Fast Times Deleted Scene – Spicoli on Merv Griffin

We thought it would be fun to wrap this Fast Times 35th anniversary celebration with this Spicoli scene that was not to be. In Cameron’s book, Spicol’s dream sequence occurs on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. After Johnny turned it down, it was written for Merv Griffin, Tom Snyder and finally David Letterman. All of them graciously turned it down for a variety of reasons (more here), so the scene was re-written as a surf competition interview with Stu Nahan. We thought you might like to read the Merv Griffin version. Enjoy!

I remember meeting Cameron Crowe at the Mint years ago….Nancy was playing a solo show. Brad Pitt showed up with new girlfriend Jennifer Aniston, but I was more stoked when I saw Cameron there. I was at the bar getting a drink and had to say something. I introduced myself and thanked him for his movies. We started talking about Fast Times and I asked him about the deleted scenes I saw on the TV version….”You know your Fast Times”….he mentioned maybe putting together a full version…I am still waiting….still one of my all time favorite movies…thanks for the deleted scene too…that would have been classic….

Despite the fact Producers, Directors & Choreographers in 3 states want to stage it, “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” the Musical sits rotting in my cellar because I can’t reach Mr. Crowe. Cameron, if you read these comments, please contact me… It would make a great film too!

Cameron Crowe… you’re my hero!! We met in LV when you were writing the liner notes for the Eagles…Glenn Fry is and will always be my music idol…. but thank you for introducing yourself, it was the best 4 hrs of my being!! Fast Times 35, Almost Famous 17, but I gotta say I need some more Roadies!!! It was amazing!!! Sending nothing but admiralization!! You Fucking Rock!! ❤️?✌️

Watched FT last night on HBO. Perfect selection. Was surprised how nostalgic it made me for high school days, young love, and working in mall restaurants. Gosh, 1982, we were so young then, grandparents now.